Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-02
PETS OF FASHION.

ciety Ladies' in Washington.
AND HORSES, AND THE FAIR WOMEN WHO LOVE
THEN, GR1EvE FOR THEM WHEN SICK, AND MOURN
THEN WHEN DEAD-How THE STYLES CHANGE
domestic pets speciality" was the legend
which induced a STAR reporter to pay q visit, q
few days ago, to the house on which it was dis
played, the establishment Of a veterinary surgeon,
in the northwestern section OF the city. The
doctor proved to be communicative and soon
gave his caller several points on the Ills and pills
OF pets.
'My practice is not confined to the treatment OF
domestic pets. F." he explained, "for my legitimate
line is horses. But have called attention to this
speciality merely to let the public know that
have not overlooked the needs OF some important
adJuncts OF fashion. In this line have most to
do with dogs aud ponies; cats do not seem to need
my services, or II they do their owners do not
think So As rule my patrons are OF the wealthy
classes, some or whom are paSSlOnately fond OF
their pets, and would rather saerince small for
cialy the Shetlands) are often the objects OF the
most lavish affection. l treat the animals at the
homes OF their owners. making regular calls, just
the same the physician does relief OF human
ills. At times have had odd experiences with the
Drutes finding IL often hard joD 20 make them
have the same trouble sometimes with their
patients.
BIG DOGS THE RAGE AT PRESENT
'The favor1te dog at present? Well, think that
the setter is growing in popularity. The Gordon
and Irish settlers OF good breed Will bring fancy
ladies Of society Yes, the pug has lost his grip.
Every dog has his day, you know, and the pug has
had his. There seems to be tendency now to-
ward the growing popularity OF large animals In
stead or smaller specimens"
HYDRoPHoBA AND CANINE TOorHAcHE.
'Have you ever run across any cases Of hydro
phobia In your experience, DOCTOR" he was asked.
"Oh, yes; have been often called in to cure
were OF course OF no value The only remedy for
mad dog is bullet. Although N. Pasteur claims
to effect the cure OF persons VINO have been bitten
doubt II he would undertake the treatment or q
rabid dog. l think that he would draw The line
at that point. There are some features about this
mysterious disease which are misunderstood by
people generally. In the first place. noJwiuhstand-
ing the Del1el, rather the idea that socalled
''dOg-days Of the summer months are the most pro-
ducCive Of hydrOphOola, statistics and my expert.
ence tend to snow that a majority OF the cases Of
rabies occur during the months OF october and
November. Then, TOO, dogs are often shot because
they are supposed TO be suffering from this disease
when In realty they are troubled with nothing
more serious than a neuralgia or the mouth, what
we call in humans toothacne, which, exciting the
the dreaded rrOtning as seen In hydropnobia. Then
the dog. being harassed and driven around. he
soon really looks as though he were mad. AS
have said, in great many cases the neuralgia Is
mistaken for the other disease.
HORSES IN WASHINGTON.
'1n my regular practice" he went on after a
pause, "that is, in my veterinary career, have
treated some very fine horses. This city contains
number OF good stables, owned by those timer
ant families who fit away from the asphalt with
the FIRST warm wave. They transport their horses
to the seaside or the mountains and keep them
here only during the fashionable season. The re-
cent paper chase craze has resulted an increased
activity In the horse trade As in the case OF dogs
there is tendency toward a certain class OF ami
mails and so in the stables have seen evidences OF
decided preference for good, solid, handsome
coach horses, rather than fancy breeds or saddle
horses"
LADY's GRIEF.
"Getting back to dogs" he said, "a case has Just
come TO my mind Of q lady, moving in the highest
circles, who drove up here one day in handsome
carriage, and sent Tor me to come to the curb.
She was pale and trembling, and seemingly labor
ing under intense excitement. Get In, DOCTOR
quick, and come with me at once. Oh! am so
afraid that he will die Poor little dear! Come
hurry, please; my darling will die while you wait
OWNING what she meant, went to The house and
found the darling to be an ugly pug. suffering
from an overdose OF raw beer. l soon brought
him round and when ! turned to so confronted
the fair owner. who, with tears in her eyes blessed
me for saving the life or the dearest sweetest dog
in To